2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE turn signal

Power Door Locks
From the inside, press the front of the power door lock
switch, located on either front door, to unlock all
doors and the liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent
system, the power door lock switch will not unlock
the doors until the system is disarmed. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-25for more details.
You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside by
pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front
door. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power
door lock switch may cause the system to arm. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-25for more details.If the liftgate has been unlocked with the power door
locks, you will not need the key to open it. Squeeze the
handle located above the license plate to open the
liftgate. This is also true if you use the remote keyless
entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry System on
page 2-4.
Last Door Closed Locking
The last door closed locking feature will delay the power
locking of the doors and liftgate for up to ve seconds
after exiting the vehicle, when the power door lock
switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to lock your vehicle.
To cancel this delay, press the power door lock switch
or the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter a second time immediately.
If any door or the liftgate is open when locking the
vehicle, three chimes will be heard signaling that last
door closed locking is being used. Five seconds after the
last door is closed, all of the doors will lock.
If the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, this feature
will not lock the doors.
To turn the last door closed locking feature off or on,
seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-55.
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3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired
button on HomeLink®and the hand-held transmitter
button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4
has been completed.
Some entry gates and garage door openers may
require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure
noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming” later in this section.
4. The indicator light will ash slowly at rst and then
rapidly after HomeLink
®successfully receives the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
Release both buttons.
5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink
®button
and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming
is complete and your device should activate when the
HomeLink
®button is pressed and released.
To program the remaining two HomeLink®buttons,
begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.”
Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the
programmed channels.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds
and then turns to a constant light, continue with
Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the
programming of a rolling-code equipped device
(most commonly, a garage door opener).6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener
receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”
or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where
the hanging antenna wire is attached to the
motor-head unit.
7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart”
button. The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer.
You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8.
8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
®button for two seconds,
then release. Repeat the press/hold/release
sequence a second time, and depending on the
brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling
code device), repeat this sequence a third time
to complete the programming.
HomeLink
®should now activate your rolling-code
equipped device.
To program the remaining two HomeLink
®buttons,
begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” You do
not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all
previous programming.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System.....................................3-14
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Interior Lamps Control...................................3-15
Interior Lamp Override...................................3-16
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Delayed Lighting...........................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Cargo Lamp.................................................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-19
Switchbanks.................................................3-19Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-19
Overhead Console Switchbank.......................3-20
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Climate Control System.................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Climate Control System
(Without Entertainment System)...................3-27
Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System).......................3-29
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-35
Dual Trip Odometers.....................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-37
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-37
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-38
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-39
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-40
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
B. Front Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
F. Center Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-56.
H. Side Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.L. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-30.
M. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-24.
N. Rear Fan Controls. SeeRear Climate Control
System (Without Entertainment System) on
page 3-27orRear Climate Control System (With
Entertainment System) on page 3-29.
O. Cupholder Tray. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-48.
P. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-23.
Q. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument Panel
Switchbank on page 3-19.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-47.
S. Front Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
T. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-92.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located on
top of the steering
column.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the
ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to
the highest level to give your legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the
wheel and pull the lever.
Then move the wheel
to a comfortable position
and release the lever
to lock the wheel in place.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 3-8
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers on
page 3-9
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield Washer
on page 3-9
ICruise Control
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow
ashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers will not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the
fuse. SeeBulb Replacement on page 5-45andFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will ash at a
normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned
out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly
to make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn
it off. If you need to leave the signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from high to low beam or
from low to high, pull the turn signal lever all the
way toward you and release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
will also be on.
Your fog lamps will turn off when you switch to high
beams. Using your high beams in fog is not
recommended.
Flash-to-Pass
When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you
to momentarily turn on the high beams. This will
signal that you are going to pass. When you release the
lever, they will turn off.
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A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL
system will make front parking and turn signal lamps
come on in daylight when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn
signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel will
not be lit up.
When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will
come on automatically. When it is bright enough
outside, the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will
turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps
any time you need to.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system will come on immediately. Once
you leave the garage, it will take approximately
one minute for the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay,
your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright
as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness
control is in the full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 3-15.To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic
headlamps off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL
and automatic headlamps will stay off until you release
the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.Instrument Panel Brightness
The thumbwheel for this feature is located below the
exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel to the right
to brighten the lights, or to the left to dim them.
Interior Lamps Control
Turn the thumbwheel all the way to the right to turn on
the interior lamps, if the interior lamps override
switch is off. Turn the thumbwheel to the left to turn the
lamps off.
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